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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Poromitra Coronata

Poromitra coronata Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924
Max Length
10.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
915–1647 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Poromitra Coronata is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Poromitra coronata
Authority
Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.7 cm
Depth Range
915–1647 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
52.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished be having a spinulated (without gap) posterior and lower edges of praeoperculum; insertion of ventral fins in front of the vertical of posterior edge of pectoral fin insertion; upper jaw extends beyond the vertical of posterior edge of eye; soft rays of dorsal fin 10, of anal fin 8-9; gill rakers at the first arch 31; vertebrae 25; pyloric caeca 9 .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Poromitra Coronata is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Poromitra Coronata is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Poromitra Coronata is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 915 - 1647 m . Tropical South Africa to Western Indian Ocean, off western coast of Madagascar.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
10.7cm
Dorsal Spines
3
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
52.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gilchrist & von Bonde, 1924

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